Art, literature and philosophy are frequently intertwined. This is especially true, when the art, literature, and philosophy are influenced by major world events, and each other.

Look at one of the works of art below and and discuss how you think it relates to World War II. Think about hte images, colors, actions, and objects, and emotions portrayed in the artwork.

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  1. Picasso weeping
  2. PIcasso Cavalier with Pipe
  3. Picasso Mandolin and Guitar
  4. Picasso Young Girl in an Armchair
  5. Chagall Birthday
  6. Chagall Rain
  7. Chagall I and the Village
  8. Chagall Adam and Eve
  9. Dali Feather Equilibrium
  10. Dali Living Still Life
  11. Dali The Persistence of Memory
  12. Dali The First Days of Spring
  13. Miro Ciurana the Path
  14. Miro Prades the Village
  15. Miro Dutch Interior II Click on image to enlarge
  16. Magritte "L'Homme" (The Man)
  17. Magritte The Man of the Sea
  18. Magritte The Big Family
  19. Magritte The Voice
  20. de Chirico The Profit
  21. de Chirico Song of Love